iRFR vs LuxStage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRFR
This remote control application allows users to manage ETC Eos family lighting systems from their mobile devices. It supports programming and playback features, with security controls to prevent unauthorized access. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.
- Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
- Supports programming and playback
- Tab-based display system
- Moving light controls
- Direct selects and playback tools
- Security controls for unauthorized access prevention
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The iRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand Please note the iRFR is NOT support by Cobalt. The iRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback. It does not support remote patching and system configuration. A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list. Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.
LuxStage
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No more binders, printouts and outdated versions. LuxStage is the app for theatre lighting crews: setup, focus notes and console control in one place, for the whole team and in real time. Everything tied to the channel number Pick a channel: note, gel, photos and position (FOH boom, truss, bar) are right there. The fixture comes on right away. Rig made visible The drawing shows what hangs where. Photos record how a fixture was focused. Import your channels from an ETC Eos export. One account, one status for everyone The app connects to your LuxStage server. Write your documentation and drawings comfortably on a computer in the web app. On the move, everything is in the app, including photos and check-offs. Everyone on the team sees the same status instantly. Focusing as a team Check off focused fixtures. Everyone sees the current status at once and can tell other departments how long it will take. Your ETC console in your hand Control your console straight from the app: run cues, check channels, operate moving lights. You don't need a second device or a second app for it. LuxStage is an independent product and is not made by ETC. Compatible with ETC consoles via OSC. Console control also works without an account. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LuxStage at Free against iRFR's $49.99. LuxStage also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). iRFR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
LuxStage is free to download; iRFR costs $49.99 up front. LuxStage sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. iRFR asks for nothing beyond the download.
iRFR ships an update every 10 months, LuxStage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRFR | LuxStage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Christopher Rohde |
In-app purchases
iRFR
No in-app purchases
LuxStage
- LuxStage Monatsabo14 Days trial$3.991 Month









